Great Mountain Forest will host five hands-on workshops at Yale Camp this summer and fall to assist forest landowners, land trusts and municipal forest stewards in achieving their forest and wildlife management goals.
The series begins with “Using Hand Tools to Manage Your Woods” on Tuesday, July 28, a full-day course focused on the safe use, care and maintenance of hand tools for small-scale and low-impact forest management. That session is followed on Thursday, August 27, by “Forest Management for Wildlife,” exploring how forest age, structure and composition influence wildlife habitat.
“Forest Diseases Facing Connecticut Woodlands,” planned for Friday, September 25, will cover the identification, spread and management of major insects, diseases and environmental stressors affecting the state’s forests. The series concludes with “Invasive Plant Species in Connecticut: Identification, Ecology and Management” on Wednesday, October 7, offering instruction on identifying and managing problematic invasive plants that threaten forest health.
A November workshop will follow, focusing on sugarbush management strategies that balance maple production with bird conservation and forest health.
The workshops will be presented by representatives of Connecticut DEEP, Sharon Audubon, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and more, combining classroom and field discussion.Space is limited and early registration is recommended.